Chairman Senate & Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Inaugurates South Air — A New Era of Regional Air Travel Begins
South Air Officially Launches — A New Era of Regional Air Travel Begins South Air is proud to announce its official launch, marking a significant milestone for regional aviation in Pakistan. The inauguration ceremony, held on 24 November, was graced by Acting President and Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani as Chief Guest, along with distinguished leaders from government, business, and aviation. In his address, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani praised South Air’s vision, calling it “a historic step towards strengthening regional connectivity, enhancing economic inclusion, and expanding access to essential services across Pakistan.” He emphasized that reliable air connectivity for smaller and underserved cities has long been a national requirement — a gap South Air is ready to fill. The Acting President also commended the leadership behind the project, including: Their vision, expertise, and commitment have shaped South Air into a modern, dependable, and future-ready airline. South Air aims to bring better connectivity, economic opportunity, and enhanced accessibility to regions such as South Punjab, Interior Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ensuring travelers experience safe, reliable, and comfortable air travel. The launch event also featured SOS Group’s introductory corporate video, along with detailed presentations on South Air’s operational roadmap, future expansion plans, and key strategic partnerships — including agreements with PIA (MRO Services) and PSO (Fueling Services) — strengthening the airline’s technical and operational foundation. South Air now enters its operational phase, with commercial flights beginning from 15 December.Further route details, booking timelines, and service announcements will be shared soon.
South Air Concludes Initial Recruitment Phase for Crew and Ground Teams
South Air is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Recruitment & Selection process for its operational workforce has been successfully completed. During this initial hiring phase, the airline has finalized onboarding for key positions across: • Cabin Crew• Ground Operations Staff• Customer Services Team• Safety & Security Personnel• Technical & Maintenance Support Staff• Flight Operations Support This marks an important milestone as South Air moves closer to the start of commercial operations. All newly selected team members will now proceed to the next stages of training, safety compliance briefings, and operational readiness programs, in accordance with international airline standards.South Air remains committed to building a skilled, professional, and service-driven team that reflects the airline’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and accessible regional air travel across Pakistan.Further updates on upcoming recruitment phases and training milestones will be shared soon.
South Air Finalizes ATR Aircraft Livery — A Bold New Identity Takes Flight
South Air is pleased to announce that the official livery for the ATR fleet has been finalized, marking another key milestone as the airline prepares for the start of flight operations. The newly completed design reflects South Air’s vision of a modern, connected, and customer-focused airline. The ATR 72 aircraft — known for its efficiency, reliability, and suitability for regional routes — will now proudly carry this distinct new identity across Pakistan. With the livery now finalized, South Air moves one step closer to welcoming passengers on board as its operational launch approaches.